Computer Science
Certificate of Achievement Computer Science · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This certificate is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive grounding in the theory and practice of modern computer programming. Based on the recommendations of the Association of Computing Machinery, the Computer Science Certificate prepares students to work as entry-level programmers. Courses in this program may or may not qualify for transfer credit at four-year colleges or universities. Students should review the transfer information section of this catalog and consult with a counselor to obtain specific information and guidance about transfer requirements and course applicability at specific colleges and universities.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Based on the recommendations of the Association for Computing Machinery, The Computer Programming Certificate prepares students to work as entry-level programmers, or used to fulfill some of the requirements for transfer to a Computer Science program at a four-year university.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CS A131 | Python Programming I | 3 |
| orCS A100 | Survey of Computer Science and Programming | |
| orCS A122 | Programming Concepts and Methodology 1 | |
| orCS A170 | Java Programming 1 | |
| CS A150 | C++ Programming Language 1 | 4 |
| CS A250 | C++ Programming Language 2 | 4 |
| CS A200 | Data Structures | 3-4 |
| orCS A262 | Discrete Structures | |
| Select one of the following: | 5 | |
| MATH A180 | Calculus 1 | |
| orMATH A180H | Calculus 1 Honors | |
| MATH A185 | Calculus 2 | |
| orMATH A185H | Calculus 2 Honors | |
| Total Units | 19-20 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| CS A131or CS A100or CS A122or CS A170 | Python Programming Ior Survey of Computer Science and Programmingor Programming Concepts and Methodology 1or Java Programming 1 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| CS A150 |
| MATH RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE |
| MATH A180or MATH A180H |
| MATH A185or MATH A185H |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| CS A250 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| CS A200or CS A262 |